Things To Do
Berkeley is a college town, but it moves at a sleepy, cozy pace, just how we like it. Expect hole in the wall shops, great small businesses, and food from all over the world. Do not miss Burmese, Indian, or Vietnamese food. It is a wonderfully walkable city, so hop on BART and leave the car behind. Uber and Lyft are always close by if you need a lift.
Good streets/neighborhoods to wander: North Shattuck, Fourth Street, Elmwood, Solano, Telegraph, Downtown, and West Berkeley. We also suggest moseying into SF!
Important note for first timers: wherever you go in a car, please don't take this lightly: DO NOT LEAVE ANY BELONGINGS VISIBLE IN YOUR CAR. Keep important devices and bags with you and/or hidden in your trunk, including phone charging cables plugged into your port. There is a high risk of car break-ins in the East Bay and SF, and most insurance companies do not cover window damage or stolen goods.
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Orinda, CA 94563
Massive park overlooking the east bay. Tons of hikes and plenty of areas for a picnic. A must!
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
OG - the best. Also Bar Panisse is right next door.
Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria
1512 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
Lots of places on North Shattuck. This is across from Chez and is close to a lot of walkable shops, cafes, and things.
Cultured Pickle Shop
800 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710
If you know what's good for you.
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
Oakland, CA
For shopping, coffee, and cafes
Berkeley Bowl Marketplace
2020 Oregon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
We always make a stop here and bring non perishables home. There's is no other market like this. A true wonder.
For all the days along the way